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An Auto electrician in Katherine

Terry Avenell from Terry’s Mobile Auto Electrical & Auto Air Conditioning in Katherine is very much the proud Territorian, but that wasn’t always the case.

Terry was born in Longreach, grew up in Bundaberg and began his working life as a shunter in Queensland Rail’s shunting yards in Townsville where he ended up as a foreman. He married Rosita, a former Katherine girl and they both decided to call Katherine home in the late 1980’s after a trip to Katherine to visit both their mothers.

His work in Katherine focussed a lot around spare parts for motor vehicles, particularly trucks and tractors, with BC Machinery and then Hobbit Auto Electrics. It was at Hobbit, at the age of 47, fuelled by a passion for working on cars and a sound knowledge of spare parts, that Terry started an apprenticeship as an auto electrician in Katherine. He successfully completed his apprenticeship, coming out as an auto electrician, certified in auto air conditioning.

Servicing auto electrical and air conditioning needs in Katherine and beyond

Today, with the help of his wife Rosita, Terry runs his own business and thrives on the constant challenges that the auto electrical and auto air conditioning service industry provides, particularly in a place like Katherine with its remoteness and area coverage.

According to Terry, one of the key areas of challenge is in diagnostics. Auto electrical diagnostics can be tricky enough without remote work, where many questions need to be asked and educated guesses made, before you even get to see the vehicle.

This is where experience, up to date knowledge and a unique flair for auto electrics and auto air conditioning really count. This, as well as a very friendly, people oriented approach is what is helping to build Terry’s reputation as the go to person for all things auto electrical and auto aircon in Katherine. Even though, in most cases, he comes to you!

What clients say

Doubt you will find a better service in the NT

Thanks Terry for your assistance. If anyone needs auto electrical work or air con repairs call Terry, he will happily...

Paul Undinga

2016-06-29T09:48:17+00:00

Paul Undinga

Thanks Terry for your assistance. If anyone needs auto electrical work or air con repairs call Terry, he will happily give advice and help you out without charging like a wounded bull. Doubt you will find better service anywhere in the NT

Pleasant ‘can do’ attitude

Terry’s Auto’s Auto Electrical have provided support to Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation since 2010. Complete Light Fitting Both Internal...

Steve B, Katherine

2014-12-16T08:11:57+00:00

Steve B, Katherine

Terry’s Auto’s Auto Electrical have provided support to Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation since 2010. Complete Light Fitting Both Internal & External which included, Emergency Beacon Lighting Requirements for our Remote Ambulance Vehicles Spotlights of Any Type, Starter Motors, Alternators, Auto Electrical Fault. All work carried has never been faulted, we will continue to utilise Terry’s Auto Diagnoses & Repair Electrical not only for his professional workmanship, but his pleasant Demeanour and can do attitude Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Honest, reliable, professional

Terry has been providing service to patrons of our Park for the past 5 years. Terry makes himself available all...

Jeff & Julie S, Big4 Katherine Holiday Park

2014-12-16T08:13:23+00:00

Jeff & Julie S, Big4 Katherine Holiday Park

Terry has been providing service to patrons of our Park for the past 5 years. Terry makes himself available all hours of the day, gives accurate details of problems and endeavours to rectify the situation in a timely manner knowing that travellers are very often on tight schedules. Terry is honest, reliable, professional and an exceptional communicator. It is a pleasure to endorse the services provided by Terry. Feedback from our patrons in the Park validate excellence in his field.

local friendly and efficient service

I have been a regular user of Terry’s Autoelectrical Mobile and Aircon services in the last twelve months. As a...

Alice, Savanna Solutions Katherine NT

2015-01-12T15:27:12+00:00

Alice, Savanna Solutions Katherine NT

I have been a regular user of Terry’s Autoelectrical Mobile and Aircon services in the last twelve months. As a contract business, downtime on the job is critical to meet deadlines and come under budget. Having access to a mobile service within a 35 kilometre range of Katherine has been critical to keeping projects moving. I would strongly recommend Terry’s Autoelectrical and Aircon service for a local, friendly and efficient service.

timely professional and competitively priced

On behalf of Katherine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, I wish to acknowledge the wonderful auto electrical service we receive from Terry....

Jan Murphy (Murph)

Katherine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, Treasurer.

2015-01-12T15:27:49+00:00

Jan Murphy (Murph)

Katherine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, Treasurer.

On behalf of Katherine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, I wish to acknowledge the wonderful auto electrical service we receive from Terry. We literally have a fleet of vehicles with which we cover a 50km radius of Katherine to fight wildfires and carry out strategic controlled burns. We find Terry’s work to be timely, professional and competitively priced. No task is too hard and when one considers the extra electrical with flashing lights, indicators and radio comms, Terry is often required to put his investigative skills to the test. (more…)